Divorce & Family Law
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Divorce and family law in Pune is heard at the Family Court at Shivajinagar under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Special Marriage Act, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Adv. Sayali G. Chavan files and defends petitions for mutual consent and contested divorce, maintenance under section 125 CrPC, custody under the Guardians and Wards Act, and family settlement deeds — with discretion, and a focus on outcomes you can live with afterwards.
Why clients trust this office
- Mutual consent divorce: typically 6 to 18 months
- Contested divorce, maintenance & custody representation
- Domestic violence (PWDVA) protection orders
- Confidential, judgement-free counsel
What you receive
- Petition or reply drafted & filed
- Family Court representation at Shivajinagar
- MoU / settlement deed where mutual
- Clear timeline & cost expectations upfront
Common questions about divorce & family law.
How long does a mutual consent divorce take in Pune?+
Mutual consent divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act has a statutory cooling-off period of six months between the first and second motions — which can be waived by the Family Court in cases of long-established irreconcilable separation. Most matters complete within 6 to 18 months depending on the Pune Family Court's calendar and whether the waiver is granted.
What are the grounds for contested divorce in India?+
Common grounds under the Hindu Marriage Act include cruelty, desertion for two or more years, conversion, mental disorder, communicable disease, and renunciation of the world. Adultery and irretrievable breakdown of marriage may also be pleaded depending on facts. We assess your specific situation and advise the strongest grounds and evidence strategy in the first consultation.
Can a wife claim maintenance during divorce proceedings?+
Yes. Interim maintenance during pendency can be sought under section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, and post-divorce permanent alimony under section 25. Maintenance can also be claimed independently under section 125 CrPC. The amount depends on the husband's income, the wife's reasonable needs, and the standard of living maintained during the marriage.